The Pug is one of the most popular small breed dogs in the world. He’s short, sassy, and humanlike in his facial expressions. These facial expressions are due to his brachycephalic shaped face with the pushed up nose that makes his face rounder than most other dogs. Brindle Pugs are not as common as fawn-colored Pugs but are just one of many brindle coated dog breeds in the world. Where does the brindle coat coloring…
7 Tips to Making Pug Ownership More Affordable
Pugs are among the most popular breeds of dogs out there. They are cute and full of personality. The problem is, taking care of pugs can be very expensive. For instance, buying a pug from a local breeder will cost you around $850 to $2,350! That is just the price of buying a pug. What about the everyday cost of keeping a pug? How can we make pug ownership more affordable? Many people use discount…
Pug Colors – What Are the Most Common and Rare Pug Dog Colors?
Most of you have seen the face of a pug. They are one of the most recognizable breeds of dogs on the planet. With a face full of wrinkles and one that is flatter than most other breeds, the pug takes on many human facial characteristics. With their great personalities, we all just fall in love with them and they make wonderful additions to any family. Most people are familiar with their more common fawn…
Are Pugs Aggressive?
You may be planning on buying a pug and asking yourself a question: “Are pugs aggressive?” The short answer to this is: Pugs can be aggressive like any other breed – although I would say rarely. In this article, we talk about what can cause pugs to become aggressive, and some of the tips to control their aggression. Aggressive pets are nothing to joke about. No one wants their pet causing injuries to themselves or…
How to Find the Right Pug Breeders – Questions to Ask When Choosing a Dog Breeder
So you have a good understanding of how much pugs cost and you are ready to make the big step of buying a pug puppy. But from where or who? With it being a really popular breed, the chances are that there are plenty of pug breeders everywhere whatever country you live in. As with anything else, having so much choice can make finding a good reputable breeder much harder. By choosing a good pug…
Are Raised Dog Beds the Best Option for Your Pug?
If you’re planning to purchase a new bed for your pug, then it’s safe to say that making the right choice can have a bigger impact on your dog’s comfort than you may think. What’s more, there are so many different choices available these days that it’s not always simple to pick the right one. In this article, you’re going to learn more about the different types of dog beds you may like to consider,…
How to Choose the Right Pet Carrier for your Pug
I’m often asked why choosing a pet carrier should be different for a pug than any other animal. There are actually a couple of reasons. Firstly, their short snouts mean they can experience breathing problems during travel, when there are changes in air pressure, or in confined stuffy spaces. This makes it extremely important to choose a carrier that keeps them safe and healthy. The other reason is due to their unique personality. If you have…
Pug Exercise – How Much Exercise Do Pugs Need?
“How much exercise does a pug need?” is definitely one of the most common questions we come across from those looking to welcome pugs into their families, as well as those who are already pug owners. The best way to answer this question is: Generally, pugs do not require huge amounts of exercise. Having said this, exercise is an important part of everyday life, and it can give you a lot of benefits, whether you…
Pug Barking – Do Pugs Bark?
Like all other dog breeds, pugs bark, some more than others. Pugs are no exception. Because pugs can’t speak like humans, they bark as a way of communication, like birds tweet, cats meow, pigs oink and cows moo. On this page, you will find all the information relating to pug bark like how much they bark, what pug barking sounds like, the reasons why they may bark & how to train a dog to stop…
The 12 Best Puppy & Dog Toys Your Dog Needs to Try
When it comes to dog toys, there is so much choice on the market, and I can say there is so much cool stuff you can get for your dogs from interactive dog toys to dog puzzle and chewy toys. While this is really cool, it can be such a difficult task to pick one (or two). We have added a selection of Best dog toys to consider trying. But before starting, it is important…
7 Myths About Pugs That Need to Be Busted Today
Do you know why your pug looks sad? It’s tired of fighting stereotypes. There is no denying that pugs are incredibly cute and they are great family dogs. However, the breed has somehow associated itself with some myths. These myths are mostly spread by people who have never owned a pug in their lives. Amongst the most common misconceptions is the rumor that pugs are lazy and dumb. People see the snub-nosed cute appearance of…
Pug Tattoo Story – Pugzy and Coco
A story behind a Pug & Frenchie tattoo submitted by Isabel Dagio. Submitted by: Isabel Dagio Location: left upper arm in the inside Artist: Jacob Ramirez at Kitsune Tattoo Club located in Downtown Los Angeles< I have a pug named Pugzy (age 10) and a French bull dog named Coco (age 7). As they get older I learn to love them more and more. Pugzy has been getting weaker with age. Coco is healthy as…
What Type of People Like Pugs? Are you a ‘Pug Person’? (With Pics)
Some say dogs say a lot about their owners. Is this the case for pugs and their owners too? Are there similarities amongst pug owners and those who may not own pugs but just love them. In other words, is there such a term as a “pug person”? in the same way as how people may say “I’m a dog person” or “I’m a cat person”. In this post, we are going to try to…
Pug Tattoo Story – RIP Gussy
Gussy was our very first baby. Unfortunately, at the age of 11, we had to put him down less than two weeks shy of his 12th birthday due to health issues. I missed him terribly. Naturally, the best way to keep him with me at all times was to memorialize him on my arm forever, which helped me through my grieving process. Yana was able to capture and bring my boy back to life forever.…
Pug Tattoo Story – In Memory of Otis the Pug
An amazing story behind Melissa’s tattoo of Otis the pug. Such an awesome pug and reminds us why pugs are the best! I waited almost eight years to get that tattoo in fear that it would look just like a pug and not my baby boy I am so glad that I waited because she did a fantastic job, and had the most soothing calming energy. It was an awesome experience. Otis was the love…
Pug Tattoo Story – Muffin, Our Hero
A beautiful story behind a tattoo of Muffin, the Pug cross Pekingese, submitted by Anja from Haderslev, Denmark My tattoo is on the outer side of my upper thigh on my right leg. I got it tattooed by Batanik at Beauty and the Beast – Tattoo and Beauty Clinic in a town called Inkast, Denmark. So, when I was 18, my parents split. My dad never wanted a dog, so now my mum took the…
Pug Tattoo Story – The Therapy Pug
A story behind Dana’s pug tattoo – Trixie the Therapy Pug. My children were in love with pugs and they begged and begged to get one. I was reluctant since we already had a dog and we never had been a two dog family before. Then my military husband got orders to go to Iraq and we decided to get the kids a pug puppy as a sort of therapeutic distraction. We named her Trixie.…
Pug Tattoo Story – Sweet Little Odo
A lovely story of Odo the Pug and his owner Amanda who now has a beautiful pug tattoo of Odo on her thigh. My sweet little baby Odo…the song first time ever I saw your face is so fitting for the moment I first set my eyes on Odo. My friend Micheal G brought Odo into the room, I fell to my knees tears rolling down my face he was so beautiful. He came running…
Pug Tattoo Story – Mya Finds Her Forever Home
Today we share a lovely story of how Mya aka “Pug” found her forever home. Many many thanks to Nikki for sharing this lovely story behind her bicep pug tattoo! My name is Nikki Balderson and this tattoo is on my right bicep with her face facing forward. It was done by my best friend Lulu VanTuckett and her shop is called 3rd Street Art and is in Longview TX. The Pug’s name is Mya…
Pug Tattoo Story – Tribute to the Beautiful Creature
It’s always lovely to hear stories behind great pug tattoos. Here is a great example of a tattoo, which has a special place in its owners’ heart. Thanks to Cody for sharing this with us! “This is Creature the first dog I had on my own. He was my best friend and brought a smile and laughter to me everyday. He didn’t know a stranger and wanted all the attention on him. He was more…